Astrology of Today – November 18, 2015

Summary:

The Moon is in Aquarius all day (until Thursday, November 19th, at 7:21 AM).

The Moon is waxing and in its Waxing Crescent phase.

A New Moon occurred on the 11th, and a First Quarter Moon will occur early tomorrow.

Neptune stations direct today.

Times are EST

Horoscopes

Aries

Aries

The day favors social activities, networking, reaching out to others, and entertaining new ideas, dear Aries. Neptune turns direct today, a yearly occurrence, and over the coming weeks, you’ll find that counting on your own intuition comes more naturally. Information and signals you receive are improved and more reliable, or it may be that your ability to process them increases. Believing what you hope is true can leave you somewhat blind to the reality of situations, but you can never truly deceive yourself. In fact, believing a lie that you’re telling yourself can wear away at your confidence in yourself, in others, and in life itself. Some realities may need to be faced this week, but you have every tool available to turn this into a positive. Your faith in the unknown as well as your desire to help others increases going forward.

Taurus

Taurus

There can be a stronger awareness of your responsibilities today, dear Taurus, and a desire to push your life forward in important ways by getting your act together in some significant way. Today’s energies can leave you temporarily on the fence, but bring good energy for entertaining dream plans. Recent months may have found you wondering who your true friends are with Neptune moving in retrograde motion in your solar eleventh house. When you’ve needed a shoulder to lean on, you may not have found it, or you’ve ended up offering your own shoulder instead. With Neptune turning direct today, something that occurs each year around the same time, in the coming weeks, some of the confusion about friendships begins to clear up, or at least you are a little clearer about what to do about it. There may be some truth uncovered now that is a little hard to face at first, but that truly alters your course in a happier direction. Goals and alliances become clearer.

Gemini

Gemini

Today’s energies favor envisioning your future, dreaming up new ideas, and imaginative activities more than they do practical affairs, dear Gemini. Fortunately, you can feel particularly inspired and optimistic now. With Neptune transiting your solar tenth house, your professional and public image may have been a little confusing as of late, possibly because you haven’t been in touch with what it is you’d like to project. With Neptune turning direct today, as it does around the same time each year, you might face some truths that may not feel completely comfortable at first, but that move your life forward in significant ways, particularly when it comes to career, life path, and reputation matters. Perhaps you hear from someone about gossip or opinions of you that don’t sit well with you. In the coming weeks, you are more able to make the necessary tweaks to your career and public image that improve your position. The only way to do so is to be as clear as possible. Don’t let others fill in the blanks and make assumptions. Correcting misconceptions is important now. This is also a good time for bringing more creativity, imagination, and idealism into the work you are doing.

Cancer

Cancer

This can be a good day for putting concerted energy into a creative project or to apply some structure to your “play” time, dear Cancer. It may be exactly what you need at this time. Neptune retrogrades for several months and then turns direct each year around the same time. Today, Neptune’s direct turn can point to a turning point in a project or simply an attitude/faith. Your panoramic view of life returns to you now and in the coming weeks. Recently, you’ve been working closely with details – perhaps too closely – and you’ve been distracted from the larger plan or the bigger picture. This may have been a form of procrastination, as you haven’t had a lot of faith in moving ahead. There are always more details for you to sort out, but going forward, you’re more able to focus on the details that truly do matter. Faith in others, and in yourself, is rebuilding, making it easier for you to reach higher and dream bigger. For some of you, plans related to travel, education, or publishing can move forward.

Leo

Leo

Today can stimulate a strong desire to pair up in some way, dear Leo, as you tend to enjoy having some company as you go about your day. With Neptune at its direct station, there can be some confusion or mental fog to deal with now, but it’s a good day for entertaining new ideas and dreams. In recent months, you may have been experiencing confusion about boundaries with others – what you own, what others own, what you owe, and what others owe – as well as with your own limits. You’re turning a corner regarding these matters now. While there are still quite a few details to sort out, you’ll be clearer on what you have and what you need, as well as what you are able to provide for yourself. You may have been feeling dependent on someone else, and haven’t had the energy or courage to turn that situation around, or even to know that you could do so. Days of procrastination on finances and dependencies are nearing an end. Money matters can move forward.

Virgo

Virgo

The Moon transits your solar sixth house all day, dear Virgo, and while this tends to stimulate your innate desire to make sense and order out of your daily life, today’s Neptune station can confuse matters somewhat. Neptune is turning direct as it does every year around this time, and while this tends to clear some of the fog, the shift itself can be slightly disorienting. At times in recent months while Neptune was retrograde, you may have felt at the mercy of the whims and moods of a significant person in your life, or others in general. Perhaps due to a decrease in energy or courage, you have let that part of your life slide. In the coming weeks, however, you are ready to face some truths and turn the situation around – not all the way, because you don’t want to be at the helm of a confusing situation, but around enough that you feel more comfortable. Things that have been taken for granted now get a second look. Be ready and willing to tend to small problems in your interactions so that they don’t have a chance to grow into overwhelming ones.

Libra

Libra

The Moon transits your sector of creative expression and entertainment, dear Libra, and it’s a good time to let loose your more imaginative side. As well, Neptune comes to a station today as it begins direct motion as it does each year around the same time. Recently, you may have had some trouble keeping routines going smoothly. You may have also procrastinated on health matters or work that you haven’t seemed to be able to fully throw yourself into while Neptune was retrograde in your solar sixth house. While fixing the problem may have been difficult, in the coming weeks, you get insight into how to straighten out at least some of your daily affairs and routines. As you do, you’ll find that your overall mood changes significantly. You can choose to turn a blind eye to things, but somewhere inside of you, the guilt remains for letting them slide. As such, getting a handle on your work, health, and daily routines will help clear your mind and free you of burdensome guilt.

Scorpio

Scorpio

The Moon is transiting your home and family sector all day, dear Scorpio, and there is a general tendency to stick with familiar people, places, or situations. It’s a natural time for tending to the hearth. Neptune comes to a station today as it turns direct. While the shift itself can bring a bit of mental fog or confusion over the day, in the coming days and weeks, you’ll find that distractions become less of a problem, and you’ll get a better handle on those things that you’ve been avoiding or ignoring. Your love life or creative instincts may have been a little muddled as of late, particularly if you have been avoiding getting in touch with your heart’s desire. Signals you have been sending out have been mixed, so you cannot expect that signals received will be clear! Facing some truths may be part of the picture, but can act as a wake-up call to make important edits. Take the time today to reflect, and don’t ignore what your own inner voice is telling you. You’ll feel increasingly in touch with your intuition going forward, and more motivated to express yourself.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

The Moon is animating your communications sector all day, dear Sagittarius, and you’re a little more curious and communicative than usual. You’re inclined to scatter your energy a little, and this is fine as you feel out new ideas and interests. With Neptune at a station today, there can be some confusion or lack of concentration to deal with temporarily. Direction and focus may have been issues in your life in recent months while Neptune was retrograde, especially regarding all things revolving around family and home life. An introspective period that involved some delays and procrastination is now turning a corner. In the coming weeks, it will be easier and more intuitive to sort out patterns of conditioning and behaviors that have prevented you from moving forward. There can be some significant “eurekas” forthcoming. The inner “troubleshooting” that you’ve been doing will begin to pay off in the form of a stronger and more focused “you” in the weeks ahead.

Capricorn

Capricorn

With the Moon in your resources sector all day, dear Capricorn, you can be especially tuned in to matters of comfort and security. Your desire to build upon what you already have in place is strong now. While practical affairs capture your interest today, Neptune’s station as it turns direct can point to some level of confusion or mental fog. This is temporary as we adjust to the shift. While Neptune has been retrograde in your communications sector in recent months, it may have been rather difficult concentrating on mundane or routine tasks. There is a greater need for your imaginative, intuitive side to engage in order for you to maintain focus and interest in what you’re doing. There is also more spontaneity in your thought processes and your speech, as you don’t always know in advance where your words or thoughts are taking you. Neptune turning direct today after months of retrograde motion can bring some misconceptions to light. There can be some restoration of faith in projects, learning, studies, and possibly relationships with siblings.

Aquarius

Aquarius

The Moon transits your sign all day, dear Aquarius, stimulating stronger attention to emotions and personal needs, as well as a desire to feel connected to the world around you in meaningful ways. There is a dreamy theme to the day with Neptune, the planet of illusion, at a station as it turns direct. This event occurs every year around the same time. Dreams, visions, and intuition are powerful today, and could prompt you to act in unusual ways. Important truths are coming to light now that can stir up all sorts of mixed feelings, but help pave the way for personal changes that truly improve your life. You may have not had much faith in your ability to attract the right resources to you in recent months, or even to make the kind of living you want, but this is beginning to change with Neptune’s direct motion. Money matters can begin to move forward. Some of you could also feel more courage or inspiration to stand up for yourself and your values now and in the coming weeks.

Pisces

Pisces

The Moon is transiting a hidden, private part of your solar chart all day, dear Pisces, and your more intuitive, introspective side is engaged. Neptune, your ruler, stations today as it turns direct after months of retrograde motion in your own sign. This brings a shift in attitude and perhaps some forward motion to projects or personal plans. Matters of personal image can emerge more strongly, and in the coming days and weeks, you are likely to feel more confident about making changes and tweaks that you have been considering. You could arrive at some new and improved ways of presenting yourself to others. You may have some slightly uncomfortable revelations regarding how others see you, whether it’s by way of direct or indirect feedback, but these provide you the chance to make some necessary and helpful edits. Your ability to lead will firm up now and in the coming weeks, helping to get you back into the groove of things.

The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: 18 Nov 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Aquarius
Description: The Moon in Aquarius
This is generally a good time for social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, joining a group, and networking. A change of pace refreshes. Hobbies, clubs, and groups may demand attention now. It is time to build networks and cooperate. Humanitarian pursuits are highlighted.

Date & Time: 18 Nov 2015 2:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Ves
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Vesta
We can be a little stiff with our emotions, and we can be distracted from our work or focus. There can be difficulty expressing tenderness, concern, or care.

Date & Time: 18 Nov 2015 3:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nod
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting North Node
There may be the need to pause to adjust things before moving plans forward. We could feel at odds with others on an emotional level. Public relations are not as favorable now.

Date & Time: 18 Nov 2015 8:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting Uranus
We are open to new ideas. A break in the routine is pleasing now. We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings.

Date & Time: 18 Nov 2015 11:14 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Mar
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation.

Date & Time: 18 Nov 2015 4:12 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon SSq Pal
Description: Transiting Moon SemiSquare Transiting Pallas
We may be concerned about what others are thinking of us now, and can be sensitive to negativity and criticism, or what we perceive as such. We might not understand one another, and can be at odds with one another on a mental or intellectual level. Someone’s belief or idea can make us feel insecure or out of sorts, or otherwise rub us the wrong way.

FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.
AIR STRONG
We tend to favor rational, objective thought over emotions, impulses, and feelings at this time. We are more intellectual, fair-minded, and logical in our approach, Ideas flow easily and quickly, we are more communicative and guided by principles, and also somewhat dispassionate or impersonal.

BALANCE OF MODES

The modes are balanced.

LUNAR PHASE: CRESCENT
Moon 45 to 90 degrees ahead of the Sun.
This is an eager, impulsive, and progressive time. We are motivated and ready to take on challenges.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on November 18th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a life time).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN AQUARIUS
You feel secure with intellect rather than emotions. You may be aloof from emotions, or distrust emotions as irrational and unpredictable. You may have viewed your mother as emotionally erratic.

SEXTILE URANUS Orb 1°45′ Separating
We could be experimenting with new ideas or feelings. There can be chance meetings, events that occur that open our hearts or our emotional awareness.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN SCORPIO
You are a passionate and intense individual. You may gain attention through creating dramatic situations. You may also be secretive.

27TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Anus
Sabian Symbol: A military band on the march.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
CONJUNCTION MERCURY Orb 0°37′ Separating
Thoughts and communications about ourselves and our goals. We are expressing ourselves confidently, directly, and clearly.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN SCORPIO
You use resources well. You have a tendency to delve into the core of matters, preferring this to superficial knowledge. You may also be a worrier. Communications with you are intense.

27TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Anus
Sabian Symbol: A military band on the march.

VENUS

VENUS IN LIBRA
You have a strong need for relationships. You will also require your relationships to be harmonious, peaceful, and creative. You enjoy having beautiful possessions.

12TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Left renal system
Sabian Symbol: Miners emerging from a mine.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 6°02′ Applying
You are torn between a need to be loved in an intimate relationship and a desire to be your own person. You are wilful in your desire for freedom and find it difficult to commit yourself to one relationship. You need to develop an appreciation for your own and others’ unique talents.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 2°36′ Applying
You have difficulty curbing your desires in relationships. You can be manipulative in your quest to have your desires fulfilled, particularly sexual and financial desires. You need to learn moderation.

MARS

MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.

4TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Kidney surface
Sabian Symbol: A group around a campfire.

ASPECTS OF MARS
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 2°38′ Applying
You have opportunities to express your energy in a self disciplined way. Self control is one of your talents.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 4°15′ Separating
You are being challenged to become assertive and focussed on your personal goals. Independence and self-confidence are keys to your growth in this life. You may find yourself thrust into leadership roles.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
TRINE PLUTO Orb 5°46′ Separating
You are enthusiastic about so many things, and have ambition to succeed. You naturally find yourself in leadership positions and react well to them.

OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 2°29′ Separating
This can be a time when we are hungry for meaning and understanding, but it can be difficult to align ourselves with a personal philosophy or belief system that truly reflects our core. We might be led astray by beliefs and ideas now, or we might experience some form of crisis of faith.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)

7TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Right superior femoral artery
Sabian Symbol: Cupid knocking at the door.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 0°54′ Applying
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°25′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)

8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.
PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

14TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Right knee cartilage
Sabian Symbol: An ancient bas-relief carved in granite.

ASPECTS OF PLUTO
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 3°16′ Applying
You have the ability to be a catalyst in your daily life, helping others face and heal their emotional pain.

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011 to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018 to February 18, 2019).

17TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Cruciate ligaments of left foot
Sabian Symbol: An easter promenade.

VESTA

VESTA IN PISCES
You work best when you are striving for service to humanity. You are committed to making the world a better place for everyone. You feel overwhelmed by work unless you focus on service to others.

29TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of right foot
Sabian Symbol: A prism.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN
You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.

7TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left adductor muscle
Sabian Symbol: A veiled prophet of power.

JUNO

JUNO IN LIBRA
It’s especially important to us that our partnerships are fair and balanced during this cycle, and we can be particularly bothered if the scales are tipping. We feel stronger if we are able to maintain harmony, negotiate effectively, and treat one another fairly.

CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.

6TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Nerve of left fibula
Sabian Symbol: A performer of a mystery play.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

30TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Hepatic duct
Sabian Symbol: Having an urgent task to complete, a man doesn’t look to any Distractions.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

30TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Toenails of left foot
Sabian Symbol: The great stone face (being the projection of an ideal).

*** CONJUNCTIONS TO FIXED STARS ***

Transits 18 Nov 2015 – Event Chart

Aspects to Ves 28°Pi40 -09°31′
Cnj 29°Pi35 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect

Aspects to SNo 29°Pi12 -00°18′
Cnj 29°Pi35 SCHEAT To be a thinker or intellect